Charles Matthew Smith
Tempe, Arizona 85281
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a career as a Chef using my skills and related experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Organized all culinary aspects from menu planning to presentation of luncheons and parties
Supervised permanent and temporary staff
Purchased all food and supplies, maintained a high quality inventory while staying within budget
Observed and tested foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
Planned menus and cooked assorted world-style dishes, dinners, desserts, and other foods according to recipes
CERTIFICATION
I have over 30 years cooking experience and I have worked under several chefs.
EMPLOYMENT
June 2010 to September 2010
I. H. O. P.
Tempe, Arizona
Line Cook
Basic line cooking. Preparing to order a menu of breakfast dishes using flat top grills and deep fat friers. There was also, some prep cooking involved in my work.
November 2009 to July 2010
Outback Steakhouse
Scottsdale, Arizona
Cook And Matiance
Salad and deep fat frier cooking. Along with basic clean up and maintenance.
February 2010 to April 2010
The Blue Moose
Scottsdale, Arizona
Line Cook
Bar and grill cooking along with some prep work in the making of the soup of the day Basic cleaning and use of the dish washing machine.
March 2005 to September 2009
Canteen Correctional Severice
Scottsdale, Arizona
Cook
Batch cook and some supervision of inmates.
September 2004 to October 2005
Busy 1
Phoenix, Arizona
Window Cleaner
Window and basic construction clean up.
January 2005 to February 2005
Billybob's Saloon And Steak House
Scottsdale, Arizona
Cook
Steak and other char broiler cooking. Along with making of the daily soups, salads and deserts. Also, making short order items for the bar.